India to see huge global capital flows in clean energy: IEA Exec Director

In a Q&A, Fatih Birol dwells on India's future in renewables, Reliance's aggressive green energy foray and how advanced countries should support the emerging world in its net-zero emission drive

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IEA | renewable enrgy | clean energy

Shine Jacob  |  Chennai 

At a time when India is moving rapidly towards electric vehicles, the International Energy Agency (IEA) believes that the country should quickly be part of the next chapter of the automotive industry. Fatih Birol, IEA’s Executive Director talks about India’s future in renewable energy, Reliance’s aggressive entry into the green energy space and how advanced countries should support the emerging world in its net-zero emission drive in an interview with Shine Jacob.

Edited excerpts: 1. India has set an ambitious renewable energy target of 450 Gw. What is your view on ...

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First Published: Wed, July 28 2021. 14:15 IST
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